Baek Se-hee, author of the popular essay loved by BTS's RM, passed away at 35 after donating organs to save five lives.
October/17/2025 13:14
Baek Se-hee, the author of the essay 'I Want to Die, But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki,' which has attracted attention in Japan as it is also loved by BTS leader RM, has passed away at the age of 35. Baek Se-hee saved five lives through organ donation and left this world. The Korea Organ Donation Agency revealed today (17th) that Baek Se-hee donated her heart, lungs, liver, and both kidneys before passing away. The deceased was diagnosed with depression and wrote about her counseling sessions with her doctor in 'I Want to Die, But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki,' which was loved by many. This book sold over 500,000 copies in South Korea alone and over 100,000 copies in places like the UK and Japan, gaining popularity among readers worldwide. *K literature is hot! Attention is drawn to the favorite books of Korean idols that have become a topic in Japan. *If you are feeling depressed or anxious, please consult the following contact: [Lifeline] Toll-free number: 0120-783-556 Daily from 4 PM to 9 PM, and on the 10th of every month from 8 AM to the next day's 8 AM https://www.inochinodenwa.org/?page_id=506
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